Just bought this 552 Speedmaster today for $220.
What year does the serial 1988XXX or barrel date code indicate?
Is this rear sight original?
Also is the forearm bolt original?
What are the two small holes on top of barrel for?
Speedmaster 552
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Gamemaster32
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Re: Speedmaster 552
Hopefully I'm not the bearer of bad news...but no, rear sight is not original; forearm bolt not original; holes in bbl. appear as those for the missing original sight.
If I'm off base I hope someone chimes in to set me straight.
Hope this helps.
If I'm off base I hope someone chimes in to set me straight.
Hope this helps.
Re: Speedmaster 552
Thanks! For the price I am happy with it.
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Mainspring
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Re: Speedmaster 552
The current rear sight is on backwards. The Receiver Cover is missing, mostly cosmetic but it does help keep debris from from entering.
The receiver itself is aluminum, screws are steel, be careful not to strip the threads.
The receiver itself is aluminum, screws are steel, be careful not to strip the threads.